Spanish word

asunto

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈsunto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmatter

Example

Tengo un asunto que discutir contigo.

I have a matter to discuss with you.

Illustration for asunto (matter)

More examples

Quiero plantear un asunto en la reunión.

I want to bring up a matter at the meeting.

Core concept

A subject or topic that requires attention or resolution.

Common phrases

  • plantear un asunto

    bring up a matter

  • tratar un asunto

    deal with a matter

  • un asunto importante

    a significant matter

Similar words

tema: Main topic addressed in a conversation or text.
problema: Troubling situation or fault that needs resolving.
encargo: Commissioned job or assignment given to be completed.
trámite: Formal procedure carried out at an office or agency.

Definition in Spanish

Tema, problema o trámite que necesita ser tratado o resuelto; palabra usada para referir un asunto concreto.

Word origin

Derived from Medieval Latin assumptum (from Latin assumere 'to take up'), reflecting the idea of something taken up in discussion or proceedings.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include tratar un asunto, tener un asunto, and resolver un asunto, so learning these phrases helps when talking about handling matters.

Other meanings

  • businessnoun
  • topicnoun
  • problemnoun

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